Sri Vijaya Puram, Nov. 9: The Island Tourism Festival, one of the most prominent annual celebrations of the Islands, provides a vibrant platform to showcase the rich cultural heritage, culinary diversity, artistic traditions and entrepreneurial potential of the Andaman & Nicobar Islands. The festival attracts a large number of visitors, tourists and local residents, offering an excellent opportunity for entrepreneurs, traders, artisans and vendors to exhibit their products, promote their services, explore business opportunities and reach out to a wider audience.
Like every year this year too, the Directorate of Information, Publicity & Tourism (IP&T), Andaman & Nicobar Administration, invites applications from interested hoteliers, restaurant owners, private firms, food vendors, Self-Help Groups through RD department and other eligible participants for the allotment of Food Stalls, General Stalls, Kiosks and Open Spaces as per precedent procedure, in connection with the Island Tourism Festival (ITF)-2026, scheduled to be held from 27th to 31st December, 2026 at ITF Ground.
To ensure transparency, fairness and equal opportunity, the allotment of stalls shall be undertaken through a lottery system by the designated Committee, strictly in accordance with the prescribed Terms & Conditions. Applicants are advised to carefully read the guidelines and ensure that all requisite documents, payments and declarations are submitted along with the application. Incomplete applications and applications received after the prescribed closing date and time shall not be entertained. The last date for submission of application and allotment process are given below:
1. Commencement of availability of application forms on the official website: 11.11.2026
2. Last date for submission of duly completed application forms: 25.11.2026
3. Allotment of stalls through lottery by the Committee: 01.12.2026
4. Issue of allotment letters to successful applicants: 12.12.2026
Detailed information regarding stall categories, rental charges, security deposit, application procedures and applicable Terms & Conditions will be published under the “What’s New” section of the Directorate of IP&T’s official website https://tourism.andamannicobar.gov.in/ from 11th November, 2026. Applicants may download the prescribed form and submit it, duly completed and signed, along with the requisite rent, security deposit and an acknowledged copy of the Terms & Conditions, to the Tourism Department (Operational Section), Directorate of IP&T, Sri Vijaya Puram, by 25th November, 2026.
Like every year, the much-awaited Island Tourism Festival-2026 promises to bring together the vibrant culture, diverse cuisine, creativity and entrepreneurial spirit of the Islands. The Directorate of IP&T invites all stakeholders to participate enthusiastically and join hands in making this edition a grand, memorable and resounding success. Regarding the application process and stall allotment, interested applicants may contact the Manager (Operations/Tourism), Directorate of IP&T during office hours between 9 am to 5 pm.